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Meru National Park
Meru National Park fulfills all your dreams of an African safari paradise!
The park, established in 1966, is located approximately 100 km northeast of the Mount Kenya massif at an altitude of 300-940 m above sea level.
The landscape flattens from the hilly, wetter northwest to the east into savanna areas. Inselbergs break up the overall picture of red earth, winding natural paths and wide grassy plains. Further to the east there is acacia bushland, in the south there are long-threaded grass areas.
The area of Meru National Park is crossed by numerous, constantly flowing narrow rivers, which rise in the volcanic Nyambene Mountains, 20 km away.
The park is bordered by the Rojeweru River to the east, Tana River to the south and Ura River to the southwest.
George and Joy Adamson, among others, once worked here with their legendary lioness Elsa, whose life was filmed in “Born Free”. Meru became known through the BBC documentary “Genesis Project” about reconstruction through large-scale animal resettlement measures.
Today this national park is one of the most species-rich wildlife areas in Kenya. Grevy's zebras, reticulated giraffes, Erithrea gemsbok, Grant's gazelles, Kirk's dik-diks, Kongonis, the shy lesser kudu, impala, waterbuck, eland, hippos and crocodiles on the rivers as well as herds of buffalo delight the safari heart.
The special appeal of game drives is that there is no major tourism here and the wild animals are not used to vehicles and therefore show their natural behavior. Large herds of elephants protectively surround their young animals and emit their trumpet-like warning calls. The animals are shy. Pure Adrenaline!
To the east is the Bisanadi Reserve, together both parks form a large ecosystem.
Visit this wonderful undiscovered paradise!
Travel reports
Posted on PowellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A 4-day safari with our guide Rufus through Tsavo East, Amboseli, and Tsavo West. Excellent guide, excellent tour, and very easy communication and advice from DAN Tours – highly recommended!Posted on Birgit KrauseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We thank Dan Magical Tours for the fantastic organization of our safari, but especially for accommodating our request for a German-speaking tour guide. We had the nicest and most dedicated tour guide we could have wished for. We spent seven days on safari with Katana, our driver, in four national parks, and it was indescribably wonderful. Thanks to Katana, every day was a highlight. He gave us many insights into Kenyan life as well as the breathtaking wildlife. We always listened to his stories with great interest, and he was almost always able to answer our questions. It was amazing how quickly he tracked down the animals, and he always strived to get as close as possible. We also appreciated that we weren't always following a convoy of jeeps, but were always a little off the beaten track, allowing us to observe animals undisturbed that others missed. His entire organization and time management were simply superb. Katana is also a very pleasant and considerate driver. The drives were generally very relaxing. But thank you again to Dan Magical Tours for the fantastic selection of lodges in the respective national parks. We felt warmly welcomed in all the accommodations and enjoyed every single stay. Thank you Dan Magical Tours, thank you Katana 🫶Posted on Hilmi StuberTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our safari was an absolute highlight! Our guide, James, made the experience truly unforgettable. Despite the heavy rain, he drove us safely and calmly through the terrain. He was incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable, and took plenty of time to explain the animals and the natural environment to us in detail. Thanks to his experience, he knew exactly where we needed to go, allowing us to see many impressive animals up close. You can immediately tell that James is passionate about his work. He ensured that we felt safe and comfortable at all times and made the safari a truly special experience. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience – we would book another safari with James anytime and highly recommend him!Posted on Manuela ElsenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had 3 unforgettable days in Tsavo West and Amboseli with Ismail, from lions and cubs to close encounters with buffalo, elephants, zebras, antelopes, pelicans and so much more 🤗 Many thanks to Ismail for the really long but exciting and safe journey home from Amboseli to Mombasa 🤗Posted on Andreas DehneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can only echo all the positive reviews and comments. We spent four days with Justin. He and we were always "just in time" 😅 and were able to gain many wonderful experiences as a result. Thank you 🙏🏻 we will never forget it.Posted on Astrid BrücknerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our safari with Ali was absolutely perfect! Everything was superbly organized, and Ali was an incredibly interesting safari guide who told us all about the animals and the country. He also has a sixth sense for the best locations and even spotted lion cubs for us!Posted on anonymous anonymousTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an unforgettable dream trip to Kenya. The trip was planned by Manuela Zwenger, who provided us with excellent and thorough advice. She was always available and responded quickly and professionally to all our requests. We would plan and book another trip with her without hesitation. She also successfully arranged for us to have a German-speaking driver. Our driver was Katana, and he was an extremely important part of our trip. Katana picked us (a group of four) up directly at Mombasa airport and accompanied us throughout the entire journey. Our first destination was the Soroi Cheetah Lodge, where we stayed for three nights. It's a fantastic lodge with wonderful game drives. We don't know how Katana always spots the animals so easily, but we saw an incredible number of them, and he was able to provide us with a wealth of information about them. He also approached the animals with great respect. We witnessed situations where other vehicles drove into the bush to chase a cheetah. In our opinion, this is unacceptable and is probably also prohibited. Katana was completely different. We also saw many animals, but always respected them. The next lodge was the Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp. It's within sight of Kilimanjaro and has its own unique landscape. The proximity to Kilimanjaro is certainly one of the highlights. After two nights, we continued on to the Severin Safari Camp in Tsavo West. Another truly beautiful camp, with its own waterholes for the animals and, just like the Cheetah Lodge, excellent cuisine. The wildlife was once again incredibly diverse. After another two nights, we returned to Mombasa. Since we still had some time, Katana drove us around Mombasa and showed us a bit of the city before we headed back to the airport. All in all, it was a five-star-plus vacation for us. Manuela's planning was perfect (Chat GPD called it an outstandingly organized trip), and Katana's tour leadership left nothing to be desired. The Cheetah and Severin lodges were outstanding for us, and the view of Kilimanjaro from Tulia Lodge was particularly impressive. We highly recommend DAN Magical Tours and Manuela for planning and booking.Posted on Hendrik LauTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An absolutely fantastic safari. Top-notch. Thank you!Posted on Tschanna DUTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to the DM Tours team. You made our holiday unforgettable. From the planning with Manuela to Effi and Joseph, you made our 4-day safari a truly wonderful experience. The accommodations were all very well-maintained and managed. We stayed in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli. Joseph was very accommodating, explained everything clearly, and had the eye for detail we were looking for :-) We would book our safari and excursions with you again anytime.Posted on Birgit WisslerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can highly recommend DM Tours! 🤩 Everything was very professionally organized. We booked and paid for the tour in advance from Germany. Communication with Manuela was excellent. The safari vehicles are very well-equipped with a cooler and water, and they are very well-maintained. We had a wonderful 3-day safari in Tsavo West 🦒 and Tsavo East 🐘. Our driver, Ismael, was simply fantastic!! He explained a lot about the animals and the country and was very friendly! A huge thank you and much praise to him! 🦁😉 This was our second time booking a safari with DM Tours, and it certainly won't be the last. Thank you so much for these wonderful experiences. Best regards! 👍🦓🦬